Industrial (Gilded)Age Test

Who invented the first telephone?

• Thomas Edison
• Alexander Graham Bell
• Nikola Tesla
• Elisha Gray

What was the primary purpose of the harmonic telegraph that Bell experimented with?

• To send voice messages
• To send multiple telegraph messages at once
• To create sound effects
• To transmit music

Which invention is associated with Thomas Edison?

• Sewing Machine
• Phonograph
• Typewriter
• Vitascope

What was the significance of the Bessemer Process?

• It made iron stronger
• It allowed for mass production of steel
• It was used for sewing machines
• It improved telegraph communication

What was one major impact of the transcontinental railroad?

• It decreased the speed of transportation
• It connected the East and West coasts
• It limited trade between states
• It made travel more dangerous

What was the main function of the telegraph?

• To send voice messages
• To transmit electrical signals over wires
• To create moving pictures
• To provide indoor lighting

What did the Sherman Antitrust Act aim to achieve?

• Promote monopolies
• Restore business competition
• Encourage child labor
• Support big businesses

How did the introduction of electricity impact the clothing industry?

• It made clothing more expensive
• It led to the decline of sewing machines
• It spurred the growth of ready-made clothing
• It eliminated the need for factories

What was one reason for the rise of big businesses during the Industrial Revolution?

• Decrease in immigration
• Increase in immigration

• Reduction in technological advancements
• Decline in population

What was a common working condition for factory workers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Short work hours
• High wages
• Unsafe environments
• Flexible schedules